DSM and LEO Stockholders Vote to Support Board Nominees in Certified Results of 2026 Annual Stockholder Meetings

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. announced today that the three incumbent Board nominees for each of BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (“LEO”) and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (“DSM”), closed-end investment management companies, will continue to steward the Funds, according to certified voting results of the Funds' annual stockholders meetings held on June 11, 2026. The certified results reflect strong stockholder turnout at the Funds' annual.

Business Wire • Jun 23, 2026

DSM and LEO Stockholders Vote to Support Board Nominees in Preliminary Results of 2026 Annual Stockholder Meetings

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. announced today that the three incumbent Board nominees for each of BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (“LEO”) and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (“DSM”) will continue to steward the Funds, according to preliminary voting results of the Funds' annual stockholders meetings held on June 11, 2026. A dissident stockholder, Saba Capital Management, L.P. (“Saba”) had put forth its own nominee for election at each Fund's.

Business Wire • Jun 16, 2026

BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds Declare Distributions

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. announced today that BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (each, a "Fund") have declared a monthly distribution for each Fund's common shares as summarized below. The distributions are payable June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 11, 2026, with an ex-dividend date of June 11, 2026. The increase shown below to the Fund's distribution is primarily due to higher yields earn.

Business Wire • May 27, 2026

Why Low Tax Muni Bonds Belong In Your Retirement Portfolio In 2026

Municipal bonds offer tax-exempt income with lower default risk than similarly rated corporate bonds, making them attractive for higher-income investors. Long-duration munis are well-positioned to benefit from a potential decline in long-term interest rates. Closed-end funds provide diversified exposure but vary meaningfully in leverage, credit risk, distribution strategy, and discounts to NAV.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 29, 2026

BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. Announces Portfolio Manager Changes for Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. announced changes to the portfolio management teams for BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc., BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. and BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Infrastructure Fund, Inc. (each, a "Fund"). Each Fund is sub-advised by Insight North America LLC ("INA"), an affiliate of BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. Effective February 17, 2026, Daniel Rabasco will no longer serve as a portfolio manager of the Funds. Jef.

Business Wire • Feb 17, 2026

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, October 2025

This report screens ~400 closed-end funds for those with distribution coverage above 100%, aiming to identify lower-risk income opportunities for investors. Key metrics include premium/discount, z-score, leverage, baseline expense, and coverage. Top picks feature funds that offer high yields, deep discounts, and strong coverage, highlighting attractive value and income potential.

Seeking Alpha • Oct 21, 2025

Income-Covered Closed-End Fund Report, September 2025

This report screens ~400 closed-end funds (CEFs) for those with 100%+ net investment income coverage, highlighting lower risk of distribution cuts. Top lists identify CEFs with the widest discounts, most attractive z-scores, highest covered yields, and best combinations of value and income. Investors are encouraged to use these rankings as a starting point for due diligence, not as final buy or sell recommendations.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 22, 2025

BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds Announce Sale of $158.4 Million of Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. announced today that BNY Mellon Municipal Income, Inc. (NYX: DMF), BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSM) and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (NYSE: LEO) (each, a "Fund") have successfully sold $30,225,000, $49,300,000 and $78,900,000, respectively, of Variable Rate MuniFund Term Preferred Shares ("VMTP Shares") to a "qualified institutional buyer" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, a.

Business Wire • Jul 12, 2023

BNY Mellon Municipal Bond Closed-End Funds Announce Redemption of Auction Preferred Stock

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BNY Mellon Investment Adviser, Inc. announced today that each of BNY Mellon Municipal Income, Inc. (NYX: DMF), BNY Mellon Strategic Municipal Bond Fund, Inc. (NYSE: DSM) and BNY Mellon Strategic Municipals, Inc. (NYSE: LEO) (each, a "Fund") will be redeeming all issued and outstanding shares of the Fund's auction preferred stock ("APS"), pursuant to Section 4(a)(i) of the Fund's Articles Supplementary classifying and designating the APS (the "Articles Supplementary").

Business Wire • Jun 30, 2023

Quality Closed-End Fund Report, November 2022

Only funds with coverage >100% are considered. Top lists of discount, yield, DxY, and DxYxZ are given.

Seeking Alpha • Dec 6, 2022